Navy Yard

Historical marker location:

Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Half Street Southeast just south of N Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south.)

9.16.13. [Washington Navy Yard Shooting Memorial]

The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.